Nickel Plate in the News
Castanet
South Okanagan cross-country ski area has new managers, instructor, website
Nickel Plate Nordic Centre has a new management team, a new Ukrainian champion instructor and a new website. Now, it just needs new snow, and that could change this weekend with snow in the forecast.
Explore Magazine
Ski, sip and more in South Okanagan
There’s no better place to enjoy fresh snow than in the South Okanagan, and there are plenty of apres-ski options to explore as well.
Explore Magazine
Penticton’s Winter Playground is the Best for Snowy Adventures
Tucked between Okanagan Lake to the north and Skaha Lake to the south, Penticton provides a picturesque backdrop for all your cold-weather adventures. Just a scenic 400-kilometre drive from Vancouver in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, this laidback city is best known for its temperate climate.
Vancouver Sun
Six of B.C.’s best resorts and what it will cost you to ski for a day
It’s the time of year when skiers and boarders get excited to head back to the slopes. In B.C. we have so many ski resorts to choose from; here are the best resorts not on the Powder Highway.
Narcity Vancouver
7 stunning things to do in Penticton BC surrounded by snow-capped mountains this winter
Nestled between breathtaking mountains and the serene waters of Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake, Penticton, B.C., is a beautiful winter getaway.
Vancouver is Awesome
Explore new Nordic trails at these 5 affordable B.C. destinations
Find wide open spaces for cross-country skiing and more across these beautiful regions in the province.
Vancouver Magazine
Discover the Perfect Winter Getaway in Penticton
There is nothing like winter in Penticton. Mild weather and countless activities draw visitors to the city, and not just for weekend getaways. There are long-term stays available throughout the winter, and visitors love that they can stay in town with all the comforts of home but enjoy nearby mountain adventures.
CASTANET
Local Kid Meets Olympians
When a Grade 5 Kaleden student took a trip up to Nickel Plate for a day of cross country skiing with his classmates, he didn’t expect to run into the Canadian Paralympian team training for Beijing, or expect them to show him the ropes.
CASTANET
Local Kid Meets Olympians
When a Grade 5 Kaleden student took a trip up to Nickel Plate for a day of cross country skiing with his classmates, he didn’t expect to run into the Canadian Paralympian team training for Beijing, or expect them to show him the ropes.